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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Chalkshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Chalkshire, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
The survey, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a hamlet or village like Chalkshire, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Pre-purchase roof survey in Chalkshire
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, so the roof is one item among many. We do not offer a RICS home survey, and ours isn’t a substitute for one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. You can have both. Common reasons to book are gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and gutters choked with leaves and moss, across lead flashings and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and gutters and downpipes.
Being in a small place like Chalkshire makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Place
- Chalkshire (HP17)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Once you exchange, the roof’s problems become yours. Before it, you still have choices. A survey after you’ve moved in tells you the same things, but with far less room to act on them. In a place like Chalkshire, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Chalkshire
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent look at the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 20+ years’ experience
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller, and we cannot promise any result.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Chalkshire
Will you come out to Chalkshire?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is my home in Chalkshire listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you need to go inside the property?
If it can be arranged, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If we cannot get in, the report says so.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed with photos included.
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What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Chalkshire, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
What this survey can’t tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
What we’re asked to look at in Chalkshire
Slates and tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay that hold them. Good slate can last well over a century, yet the nails holding it rust and let slates slide. It is a frequent finding on older houses.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Flashings that have lifted or split
For landlords with property near Little Kimble station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Will the report include photos?
- What the survey will not cover
- What insurance they carry
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Chalkshire
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Chalkshire is about 4 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. In Chalkshire, as across Buckinghamshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, large and small. Oxford is in our area too.
We work across the HP17 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you are just outside Chalkshire, we cover Terrick (1 mile north), Butler's Cross (1 mile south), Nash Lee (1 mile north), Ellesborough (1 mile south-west) and Coombe (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (4 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south), Chesham (8 miles south-east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (10 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Chalkshire
In Chalkshire, that means homes and buildings near The Russell Arms. The nearest railway station is Little Kimble station, about 1.3 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Little Kimble Motte (1.1 miles south-west) and Stoke Mandeville Hospital (2.7 miles north). Open spaces near Chalkshire include Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Coombe Hill.